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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the vi
cinitv of Paris, Texas, by the remarkable re-
covery of Mr.. j. E. Corley, who was so help
sumption. A trial bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery was sent him. Finding relief, he
bought a large bottle and G box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills by the time he had taken
two boxes of Pills and two bottles of the Dis,
covery, he was well and had gained in f1esl
tbirty-six pounds.
Trial Bottles of this great Discovery for con
sumption free at G. E. Fullerton's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
To the Public.

The undersigned are still at the old
stand, where they are better prepared
than ever to promptly perform all du-
ties entrusted to their care as Under
takers, having had a continuous ex-
p~erience of more than twenty-five years
in this department. We have all the
latest improvements for embalming and
a hearse of fine workmanship. Trust
ing to receive a continued share of the
patronage, as in the past, we remain
Respectfully,
G.. w. CHURCHILL Dc Son.
Office, adjoining city Hall, up stairs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
The Verdict unanEzaosra.

W.D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
fes: az can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of Rheumatism of ten years stand
ing" Abraham Hare, Druggist, Belleville,
Ohio, alirms "The best selling medicine !
have ever handled il my twenty years exper-
fence, is Electric Bittcrs." Thousands Of
others have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bit
tiers do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid
neys or Blood. Only half a dollar a bottle a
G. E. Fullerton's Drug Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
FARM FOR SALE.

E,HE FARM OF FREDERICK wIKLE,
Il late of Twin township, Preble county.
OHIO, deceased, containing lis acres, more or
less, is now offered for sale by the undersign-
ed, at private sale. This farm is situated
miles south of Lewisburg, on the Lewisbure
and West Alexandria turnpike. The land is
admirably located, is in a good state of cult
walton, and the soil is of excellent quality.
For particulars call on the undersigned al
his residence OH said turnpike, two and one
half miles south of Lewisburg.
ALFRED WIkLE,
Surviving Ez'r Of F. Wikle, deed.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
THE PLACE 70 BUY YOUR
Boots and Shoes
e. o. LocKWooD's!

p If you don't believe it, call and be
convinced. am offering goods at such
low figures that l cannot be undersold.
1 propose to be lower all the time than
any of my competitors, no matter what
price they quote, / will be under them.
1 can do it and will. Call and exam
inc my stock and price, is all I ask.
E. o. LOCKWOOD.
Opp. Commercial Block.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
IS Il ES.

MYERS-TAYLOR-0n the 18th ult., by
Rev. G. ~Baughman, at his residence on Cher
ry street, Mr.. Edward F. Myers to Miss Alice
E.. Taylor, both of near Campbellstown.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the I'd inst, at
the residence of the brides parents, near Ell
dorado, o., by Rev. j. II. Biackford, Mr.. D.
p. Kimmel aud Miss Lorena s. Dishcr. all of
Eldorado, O.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Notice to Township Trus.
tees and Free Pike Com
misSioneYS.

NJ office is hereby given that the Board of
IN County Commissioners of Preble Conn
tv, o.. will pay for all gravel or material fur
nished for the constr, C ion or repair of one
mile assessment free pixies in said County,
aft n March LIST. 1887. But viii MT pay for
any gravel or material furnished prior to that
date.
All gravel or material for the repair OF I'm
proved Roads must be paid for by the Town
ship Trustees of the Township where such
roads are located. See laws of Ohio. 1885,
vol. 80, page AZ, and laws of Ohio of 1886, vol.
SO, page 16I.
The Board will pay not to exceed 10 cents
per cubic yard for bank gravel and not to ex-
coed 5 cents per cubic yard for creek gravel.
By Order of Count Commissioners.
W. C. DOVE, Auditor.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Buck!en's Arnica safve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box.
For sale by G. E. FULLERTON.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
EbE&sGAUTgDY.

E'HE co-partnership of Peters & Unger, in
L the Real Estate, Loan and Insurance bu-
siness, is by mutual consent dissolved, to
take effect April LIST, 1887. All unpaid pre-
miums and accounts may be settled with
either of us. As we desire to close the firm
business we shall hope for a prompt settle
mcnt of accounts. DAVID PETERS,
j. II. UNGER.
mnr3l At
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Specially Hunportnns to Prcble
County Farmers.

HdVIHS UUuS1b JUG EaIUH
Co.'s Wind Mill Patent and
plant and all appertaining thereto,
propose giving the first named parties
the preference in reduced rates.
G. W. DEEM.
Office, south Of Lugar G Lugar.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Hello. Before insuring Won

HaeiiO! Before insuring your prop
erty, call on j. Fl. Unger, Real Estate
and Loan Agent, who has completed
arrangements with some Of the ''time
tried and fire tested" insurance compa-
MES. Office with Rob't Miller, oppo-
site the Court House, up stairs. a7-2w
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Don,t Forget

That j. H. Unger has removed his Of
fee, from "Homan's' corner to Rob't
Miller's Office up stairs, opposite the
Court House. apr7-2w.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07

The Cincinnati Boot & Shoe Store,
located at Kline's Red Corner, has a
large stock of Boots C Shoes, which
they offer at prices never before equal
ed in this market.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
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Estate Of John Foran, Deceased.
yEHHE undersigned has been duly appointed
4 and qualified as Executor of the last will
and testament of John Foran, late of Preble
county, Ohio, deceased.
EDMOND S. DYE.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Next sunday is Easter.

Get your 0SQIn Jackie III OIOcIe
The coal dealers harvest is over.
...ms.aa m.re.rooted.
xan;a. wastbe guest
t E.ton fr;enaa last week..
uoad ! reo,,lar M arch day for
Mind
nh sn,,nl,er won,d have beena bles-
,.st ,fondav
Observation-Disclosures, did h worls
M..asu i.at;n +b;s Town b;n.
M. ,onoer than the
n;ehts
$1,000 ,r;tn bis I'm ore trunks
r.,1 = On ba,d.
asst.n.a
- ch,aa.4
oiaugnrse. sale
AoVer1lse youF le's
Inc iauies az
Easees poniie
Booms are the ORDER OH oay iof al
.o~hs' Ley
This is the season Ior 10
bite-and there'H be plenty TO olte.
solomon Garland died at the county
Infirmary on the 4th inst, aged "a years.
Spring is still postponed on-accoont
Of the weather.
Particular attention given to Straw
Work at Crouse's Bazaar.
Measles in Eaton are abating-they
have about got around.
Rev. j. n. Reed viii preach at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
at 10 80. All are invited.
How many Eatonians will hold up
their Co. to bore for gas? tits here.
Don't be a chump.
French heels are entirely out of FASH
ion. They never should have been in
fashion.
David Musselman is the lone Demo-
cratic Councilman. A little salt may
a us.
Fred Brookins of oxford, O., and DR..
John Brookins of Richmond, Ind, Sun
dayed with their parents here.
Big bargains in Boots & Shoes, at
Eline's Red Corner.
John w. Wehrly has located in Ea-
ton and connected himself in the gro
Gerry business with Henry Farr.
The eountry is saved once more, and
the spring candidate for Office can go
into summer quarters
John Robinson's big show starts out
on the 18th of April, at New Richmond,
Ohio.
If store windows full OF ginghams
and bright goods make a spring-it is
here.
Call e.rlv and secure Bargains, at
Cincinnati Boot & Shoe Store, Hines
Red Corner.
c,e., ,,nSvour Yards and DESTROY the
germs Of disease before the warm sun
shine develops them.
you can buy for a short time only.
h;ooer hargains than ever in Boots and
Shoes at KIine's red + apr7tf
abraham s]ife died at the county In
err.rv IN the I'D inst of paralvs;s.
AGED 7ssvears.
IEfErH
potr,ct Walsh an old citizen of Ea-
TON d;ad Of cancer on Thursday even
ing 1.st Z oad "a wears.
49,, ,.a+ vol,
en5 s,gs fbe Drnoca.r,s statement Of
III rasrrnino to@Eaton is , mistake.
c.
,,oto heat mango md coo plants fo,
.ole A.nara oras roots at low nrices>by
Fred Eorbardt. north of Eaton. aw.
ont r.te = will l. rnown in history q.
tb-erve.r.of o.bastlv wrecks and horrible
d;s.ster.
va.1;a.1.u = a.. ~,
a- MISUNDERSTANDING Gle f4CC Cn6C Gn{
of winter nnears To he badl,
hroken there L on ahund.nce of wealth
ar VIM round loose.
cit;,en living an the EATON and Dav
tor turnn;ke fonr miles east of Eaton
a;ed last veal
-.
If aor,v cahha oa n1snts tomato nlants
MANGO and other n,ants Call soon i
Won want any.
n
Anderson. Portland. Ind. and man.
other towns into cities. How about Ea
tonp
ar .nhoer;hars ,r;lI confar fayor h
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Save MoneV!

By bringing your Sewing Machines to
w. NJ. Morrow, Eaton, o., for cleaning
and repairing. Charges reasonable. jl-1-G
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
NOTICE.

w : residence is unknown. is hereby noti-
fed that Marv C. Hnrtrnm did, on the 4th dav
of April. A. y. 1887. file her petition in the
office of the Clerk nf the Court of Common
Plras. within and for the county of prehle
and State of Ohio. charging the said W. FL
NOR HartTum with moro than three years
wilful absence. and asking that sh" NAV re
divorced from the said w. Elmer Hartrum.
&c.: which petition viii stand for hearing at
the next term of said Corrt.
MARY G.. HARTRUM.
By CAMPBELL & ryF. her Att'ys.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Ee. H..

NOTICE is hereby given that a final divi-
~ dcnd of one and one-half per cent. has
hcen declared, and ordered bv the Probate
Court to be paid on general claims against
the estate of r. l.. Shafer, assignor. Said
dividend will be paid at the store of Means Il
Johns, in New Paris. on and after April 18th,
1881. ~ p. MCGREW. -
WI. MEANS, ASsishees'
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
Dissolution of Partnership.

H,HE UNDERSIGNED have this day dis
Il solved partnership in the Undertaking
business. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said firm will call on David Pc
tiers, at his office, and make settlement. The
book OF the firm will be in his hands for that
purpose. G. W. CHURCHILL,
J. NJ. JEFFERSON.
Eaton, March 31-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
CAMDEN, April 9TH, 1887.
The election passed off very quietly.

u, TOWNSHIP.
Whole number of votes cast. ....... 1856
Sam'1 Young reelected Trustee; o.
P. Brown, Clerk; C. E. Morlatt, Trea-
surer; Noake Morton, Justice of the
Peace; John P. Woodsides, Assessor;
r. r. Fornshel1 and j. L. Fowler, Con-
stables, .5+.< 5.-ag p
CORPORATION.
Number of votes cast.............196
Councilmen elected, viz: DR.. c. G.
Jones, John r. McCord, James Ken
worthy; Clerk, S. E. Morton.
Prohlbftlon,
Prohibition, No...:...........117
Issue of Gas Bonds, Yes...........15S
No........... 80
SCHOOL BOARD.
Number of votes cast. -. 1902
Board elected-John A. Huffman,
DIR. John Whitaker, O.qP. Brown, j.
H. l.. Bohn, w. E. MeChristie.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-04-07
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NOTICE.
To rownsl.sp Assessors Elect.

10 Township Assessors Elect.
|VOU are hereby notified to meet at the
Il Auditors Office, in Eaton, o., on MON
DAY, April IL, 1887, at 16p'clock a. m. sharp,
for the purpose of receiving Books, Blanks,
&C.. and for such instructions and consulta-
ton as will tend 70 a uniformity of action in
the discharge of your duties under the law.
Assessors must bring their certificates of
election with them.
Tr-.r w. C. DOVE, Auditor.
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Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
S;JAcoBs OH
STIFF-NECK
CURED AT ONCE.
81 Know It VIII Leave "

Note-Rub The part affected thoroughly
and freely with ST. Jacobs OIL.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
FOURTH EDITION
II IL Maid

That a builder who offered to dispose
of new three-story dwelling in the Wes
tern part of the city for 50 500 has since
refused 81. 900 for the same property. IL
ia now hell at $4,000. Don't know wheth-
er the increased tax rate had anything to
do with the increased price OF the proper
ty.
That the Water Commissioners do not
run the water der artment in the interest
| of the water renters. We were told OF an
instance of where the water department
wanted TO charge a company $500 year,
for water used. The company objected
To the exorbitant demand and had water
meter placed In their works. They now
use all the water they want-tax less than
5000 per year.
That several property owners are will
ing to sell their properties at the assessed
value placed u oon them by the ci as
SCISSORS. Properties that have been pur.
chased at sales TO. a 200, have been as
sessed at $4,000. When the owner remon-
strated with the authorities about lower
ing 1t they had the cheek to want to put
$500 additional on. Some properties are
assessed tco high, and othera not
lenough.
That hume Gus chickens are placed on
sale in our markets that have been SICK
J with the cholera when killed. Buy your
poultry alive and keep them fer severa
days before killirg.
That the Street Commissioners are hav
ing the loose stones, tomato cans ant
other household refuse, removed from thu
middle of the streets. 1t sadly needs it
That the Msyor is not as particular a!
formerly with mis- police force.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
An Affecting Incident.

One OF tae victims OF the boiler ex
plosion on the farm CT Edward Stroud
near Newark. was . IA year old colored
boy named Walter II. Crawford, who,
at the time, was removing straw from
the carrier at the end Of the thresher,
and was killed INSTANTLY. His mother
10 named Sarah Harris, and res!dco OF
No 529 East Eleventh street, this city. l..
For several weeks pas. she has been do.
irg the washing for Meyer Mey ers
family and letting the money stand on
suit of clothes which the selected and
had put away for this bby. This morn.
ing she WAS busy scrubbing the floor Of
the Grand Central Clothing Depot. at
Fifth and Morket streets, " bon o tele.
gram was handed her announcing the
death of her son. The poor woman
was almost overcome by tho shock aud
shreked and screamaj "my boy is
killed, MY boy IS killed" 1t was some
time before she could be taken to her
home.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
The AID Loan ASS pc,ation.

Tbe annu meeting OF the Aid loan
Association WAS held lat even,no a,
the Office of the secretary. Georos q
MAris, No. COL Shipley etreet. Tbis
association was organized univ i7th
!s6d' aud Incorporated February 18th,
The reports Of the Off cers showed that
the dues paid In amour ted TO 80 172. in .
terest %, ,1l9 10, hnes I. o.. repta from
real estate 81 4l3 80. sale of No. 4Oa
West Second street 81, 4O7. ~, leans 1e
paid IS 800, insurance SS7 so, MORTGAGE
paid In full $40 400, aud ten shares for
feitsd stock S94, the total receipts being
$3l ,072 "a. Tne asseis ere S62 SAG 5s. In
which loans now In for:e figure OF
$40, 800. The real estate is valued a,
$40, 500. The present nu IN Der Of shares
is 746 and ia were Withdrawn during
the year; 1867 we're sued altoQelhe
and 951 have withdrawn. The cspital
authorized by charter ID S4C0, Geo.
The following cfiioers were elected
President, John T. Davis; vice presi
dent, Georae w. Piersou; sscretsry
George O. Maris; treas nrer, A. Gilbert
Robinson; directors for three years
David W. Harlan, Samuel A. Macal
| lister, Edmund Mitchell.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
DIED.

TURNER.-On the 10th inst, James Lee
Turner, aged 4 years, 7 months aho days.
Relative, and frienus are respectfully In
vited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence OF his grandparents, Thomas h. and
Martha Turner, No 81 Lamott street, on
SATURDAY, the 2sd inst. at 4 O'CLOCK. Ser.
vices at ST. Johns Church. Interment At
RivervieW enetery.
bud the angels gave us,
apure and lovely child;
They save It to our keeping
10 cherish undetled.
Butiust as II was opening,
To the glory of the day,
Down came the heavenly angels,
And TOOK our bud away.
HAHN.-On the 20th inst, Edith L. daugh.
ter Of Calvin and Lizzie Hahn, aged la
months.
Relatives and friends Of the family arc
respectfully invited 10 attend her funeral
from the residence OF her parents, 62s East
ninth street, to meet at tho house at z
termoLt at Old Swedes' Cemetery.
M ManlSON.-On the 18th inst, wilemina,
wife OF James NJ adison, aged e3 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
v:ted to attend the funeral from the esi
DEL &C of her husband, Sll French street. on
saturday afternoon at 80 o'clock. Services
~ ~ on nj. T. church. lnterment in st
fe'ert cemetery.
boOrH.-On y dresdsy. tho %th instant
etS53s North Seventeenth street, Phila
delbhia. Miss Emma l.. booth, daughter
Oh Dr. M. A. Booth, Of this city.
ne relatives and frieods are respectfully
invited to attend tee funeral from tho p.
train from Philadelphia on to morrow (Fr
Gay evening, to proceed to Mt. Salem M
T. chur,h. where the funeral services will be
heio. lnterment in Mt. Salem ceD,e cry.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
Young Ensminger's strange suicide.

PoTTsTowN, July 2O.-This morning
about II o'clock, as Robert stratton, oi
North Coventry, AID his son were picking
berries iu Frank Rapp's woods, in South
Coventry, Ch ster county, they were
startled by seeing the liteless body OF a
Young man in an advanced sage OF de-
compos ii n suspended by the neck by a
thin piece of cord from the branch OF
tree. Mr. Stratton procu ed assistance
and the body was cut down and, upoa
examination, ptovei to be F. 4. Ensmin,
ger. of this borough, who disappeared
from here on "Wednesday morning OF last
week, since which time nothing had been
seen or heard OF him. He was sin, lt
man, aged % wears, painter by trade anG
boarded with his brother, Nat Ensmiager
on Penn street. No cause Is assigned iol
the rasa act.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
PhtlAdelphiA ItsIns.

PHILADELPHIA July 81 On Mon.
day evening George Ely, OF Garden and
Noble stree.s, and two other men. one
of whom Is known rs yellow BILL"
left three packages at Oarr's restaurant,
ZIG North Ninth street. yellow Bill
aud the Unknown man called for their
packases n short time Rfterward, but
Ely failed to put in an appearance and
it was after ward ascertained that the
contents of his package was steel
Jimmy. Later In the day he was ar
rested and several small memorandum
books found in his possession, one oi
which contained list Of residences To-
Gated IN the suburbs. i,
Officers Lsnoir and Simpson renewed
the search for yellow Bill" and traced
him to the residence OF Mrs. Thompson
on Garden street, below Button wood,
but when the officers entered he ran uI
stairs TO .he third floor and then on u
the roof. The officers followed close In
his wake, and as they gained the roo
he jumped to q ore-story shed, thencs
to the ground and scaling = fence Of
fected bis escape. Ely WAS held yes
tcrday by Magistrate Pole In ~ OO'
bail.
MAX Martin, SIS years OF age, of VI
Marshall street, while working In tn
neighborhood Of Thiriy-arst ant
Thompson streets yesterday afternoon
became very thirsty and walked int
Binders saloon, at Thirty-nrst au'
Thompson streets, and ordered wsis
beer. The bartender set the drink be
fore the man aud Martin gulped
down. The next instant he toppled owe
upon the floor The bartender rushed
around to see what the matter WAS, bu
by the time he reached the pros rate
man be was dead. 1t Is suppoted tina
Martin was oveiheated when he dram
the beer, and that the beverage hastene
his death. His body was taken hom
aud the coroner notified.
Edward Rodgers, who was arreste
on Tuesday afternoon while delirout
1t is alleged, from drink, attempted I
hang himself in cell At the ninth dis
trict police station.
John Foley died yesterday fr'm IL
ljurtes received from failing into o.
area.
Patrick Temney died yesterday fror
injuries received By falling into q CO
lar.
Reuben Raskay fell to the Deli
ware river yesterday at Fine stree
wharf and was drowned.
Mrs. James p. Scott, prom inebt !
Philadelphia social circleS, died o
Tuesday evening in London.
DIR. George Lite died On Tussc o
evening, aged "a years.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
Dem ocratic Methods.

TAs Den ocratic primary e'ect'ons
held In Baltimore. On Wednesday, led TO
quits warm contest between the regu.
iars ard these who have become dis
gusted with the workings OF the ma.
chipe. The regulars, with the aid OF
repa.tete. succeeded in carryiD2si1teen
wards, and ths opposition four. A
arge namber Of extra police Was re-
quired to prevent disturbance, and the
contest passed eff peaceably. 1t is said
that among the visitors, If not among
the voters, were thirty or forty resi-.
dents OF our city, I'D by al ex member
OF the City Council, who received 81
each and expenses paid for their ser.
vices In this way Democratic vic,o'
ries are made. sni Mary!srd Is pu,
down as Que OF the States certain fol
Cleveland, anu homes; men look on with
appreciation. Is not the receiver o
stolen goods as bad IS the thiei?
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
In the Orphans Court.

Testimony was beard yesterday In
tie Orphans Court, before Judge
G.ubb, in the case o., JChn Bartho!o
meE, w. William A:herly, on g wit
OF habeas corpus. The parties belong
In St. Georges Hundred, and the hEst
named Is the father OF two daughters,
Linda o., aged 1G yoa;s, AID Sarah L I,
AGED i years. TIE mother OF these
children cied about l2 years ago, and
they we're taken 20 ths bone OF the:f
grandparents, AID the uHc.e, Wi!"a1
A,her!y. Not long aso the grandfather
died. and left each OF the children
$4,000, the proceeds of which were TO be
applied to their support As econ as
this became knowa. Bartho.omev de-
manded thu custody Of his daughters,
but they refused TO leave their unoe.
He tuen Applied for the writ OF iabess
corpus, on which testimony was heard
yesterday. Atherly claims that the
father is totally unfit 20 have charge
of the children or the money which
was left to them. Bartholomew denies
this, and alleges hat he is batter abb
to take care of them and protect their
Interests than ory enc else. ConsideTa'
ba testimony WAS heard, but the case
was not concluded when court tcok
recess until this morning
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
Getting Better.

Joseph Hood, who was shot by his
brother William last Sunday, while
still In Q critical condition, is some W hat
better than he wns yesterday, and there
are now hopes that he will recover
David Hood, son of William. was ar.
rested yesterday by Constable Dillon on
q charge of being ACCESSORY to the shoot.
ing.
AT O'Clock this morning father and
son were arraiRDed before Squire Smith
who, after hearing the evidence of Dr..
Patterson, committed them In default
OF 81 COO bail each for further hearing
next Thursday, 28;h inst. Deputy Al.
torney General Davis was present
during the hearing. AT the close the
prisoners were taken back to the City
Hall, where they remained until about
IL o'clock. when Constable Dillon took
them to New Castle jail.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-21
The Fire FieBd.

The f.e in tie STANDARD Oil Com.
psny's works, at Constable Hook, n.
j., Weinssday morning, destroyed two
tanks OF oil, q large sEed, NUN Der OF
empty barrels and a dock The loss is
estimated at SlO0, 900. The company
does its own insuriug.
A fire In Ipswich, Dakota, on Tues
dsy, destroyed two hotels, three stores
and severa! DIV 9llinss, causing loss OF
SIS coo
For the pas. week large forest tires
have been raging at Harbor Grace
Junction and other points near 81.
Johns Newiound land. Ths headqusr
ters of the PlaceatiA Railway Branch
were burned, and large sum Of NOR ey
wac lost.